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Several shipments, including one carrying 35,000 metric tons, will arrive on schedule, he said.
Motorists stay in long queues to fill tanks
The geopolitical shockwave could unsettle President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s plans
The project was implemented through Vidul Madampe Solar Power (Pvt) Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of Vidullanka PLC.
Fuel import bill has jumped 112% in two months since the Middle East crisis: CBSL data
Sri Lanka's oil bill is expected to be significantly higher than expected in 2026, analysts say
Mannar wind system has plant factor in excess of 40-pct
National long-term rating of CEB and its senior unsecured debentures have been upgraded to A(lka) from BB+(lka)
New govt has canceled the earlier power purchase agreement
The plant has generated 1421 GWH of energy over the past 4 years
After the review is completed, we can decide what changes to be made
Court cases have temporarily halted Adani projects.
Sri Lanka to resolve outstanding issues within a month
Current ruling party strongly opposed Trincomalee oil tank farm JV with India
The new administration discussed with China and agreed to fast track the refinery
The joint venture between Ceylon Electricity Board and NTPC of India envisages a 135MW solar plant
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We suggested to India that we build a joint venture oil refinery
PUCSL announced 20% price reduction against the CEB's no change in the first half of 2025
Domestic users of 0.30 units will see a reduction of 29 percent
State-of-the-art oil refinery with a capacity of 200,000 barrels, to be constructed in Hambantota
President Dissanayake's party strongly opposed Indian JV for Trincomalee Oil Tabk Farm
We have put a cabinet paper for that. It is awaiting Treasury observations
"We will reactivate it and quickly implement it"
There were 49 proposals in response to expression of interest which were not competitive tender
Committee made up of CEB, Institute of Engineers and academic representatives
Bids were called by the State-owned Ceylon Petroleum Corporation from registered suppliers, and 6 bids were received.
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